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Basic Steamed Collards

Basic Steamed Collards
Makes: 5 servings

Making this side dish is a simple way to add leafy greens to your meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups collard greens
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and cut 5 large collard leaves, removing the thick stems.
  3. Place greens in a pot with about 1 inch of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.
  4. After water boils, reduce to low heat and steam for about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

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Source:

University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (25g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 9
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 63 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 57 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 9
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 63 mg
Potassium 57 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 7 mg
Phosphorus 7 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 64 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 118 mcg
Folate 26 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 6 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups